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Branch Brook Park

Tourist attraction

4.6(11517 reviews)
Open Open 24 hours
Branch Brook Park

About

Cherry trees, lakes, bridges & more. Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Branch Brook Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    & Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104
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    Phone
    (973) 268-3500
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    Hours
    Monday:Open 24 hours
    Tuesday:Open 24 hours
    Wednesday:Open 24 hours
    Thursday:Open 24 hours
    Friday:Open 24 hours
    Saturday:6:30 AM–10 PM
    Sunday:6:30 AM–10 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Baseball field: Has baseball field
  • Basketball court: Has basketball court
  • Has a tennis court: Has a tennis court
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom
  • Skateboarding area: Has skateboarding area
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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